Food play, also known as sitophilia, refers to a kind of fetish in which individuals are turned on by food in an erotic setting. Fruits and vegetables shaped like penises can be incorporated into food play, with zucchinis, cucumbers, and bananas being used for vaginal or anal penetration, but the fetish can involve a more sensual, aromatic incorporation of food. This can include drizzling melted chocolate or whipped cream over the body and licking it off or using frozen fruits like cherries or strawberries to create cooling sensations along the neck, breasts, or thighs. This play can be arousing in the way they heighten the senses of smell, taste, and feel. Says Lyndsey Murray, a certified sex therapist and the owner of Relationship Matters Therapy, a practice that helps individuals and couples improve their relationships and sex lives, "Usually I find there is a link between a certain food and particular memories or fantasies someone may have that are associated with that food. The link between the food and the eroticism could be imagery, sounds, and even smells." When it comes to food play, be prepared. To minimize clean-up, lay down a protective layer over the bed or perhaps take matters to a floor that can be easily wiped down. To avoid potentially irritating or uncomfortable physical sensations, steer clear of spicy ingredients or foods with a rough texture.
